LandAid

“Progression is starting to show. Some young people have moved into employment and other have enrolled in college”. - Kareem Ricketts, mentor at The DJ& MC Academy. We are proud to spotlight the charities which, through LandAid’s help, have been supporting young people into employment, education and out of homelessness. This month, we are shining the light on The British Dj & MC Academy, a social enterprise who received a £15,000 StreetSmart Charity UK grant in 2024. In honour of hashtag #BlackHistoryMonth, we want to celebrate The Academy’s focus on diversity and their strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected. Read more about The Academy and what the grant achieved here: Krissy Sims DJ and MC Academy

“At Lockton we believe in using our expertise for good. Collaborating with LandAid aligns with our business development strategy and our commitment to creating positive change in the communities we serve.” - Gregg Cordell, Partner at Lockton.     In our latest Partner Spotlight, we’re celebrating an amazing year of support from Lockton, who’ve raised over £21,000, since partnering with us, to help end youth homelessness.   Thank you Lockton, for an incredible first year working together! We look forward to what the future of our collaboration holds.     Read the spotlight piece here https://lnkd.in/dzzZM3-Q Samuel Leader Jonathan Hackett Ben Warman

‘We want the property industry to think bigger on ending homelessness’  Last week was #WorldHomelessDay, an important reminder of why the industry’s efforts to end youth homelessness are vital. The recent APPG report on homes, support and prevention highlights our position that homelessness is not inevitable.  Our CEO Paul Morrish was invited to share his opinions on this report in this month’s publication of CoStar.  Paul urges the industry to ask hard questions. What more can we do, as a sector, as individuals, to ensure the foundations we lay are strong enough, deep enough, fair enough? You can find the rest of the article here: https://lnkd.in/ddHDcwBa

Save the date: Thursday 5 March 2026. Join us for LandAid’s biggest ever event as we celebrate our 40th year.  In 2025, 1,200 property professionals raised over £600,000 to help end youth homelessness. With your support, 2026 can have an even greater impact. New venues – exciting locations to be revealed  Connection – join as a team or individual and network with industry peers  Impact – every contribution funds vital projects tackling youth homelessness Register your interest today to be the first to hear about early access tickets and an exclusive discount. https://lnkd.in/dX7Bu4Ah

Our South West Regional Board Member, Will Pasco, highlights the power our Boards have to drive impact right across the UK. That’s why our partnership with Hollis is so effective. Operating nationally, they share our mission and help us deliver impact in the communities they work. Their employees also play a hands on role at our events across the country, helping us raise vital funds and awareness. 👉 Discover more about our partnership: If you’re a business with the ability to create real change, we’d love to hear from you. [email protected] 

Today is #WorldHomelessDay. Listen to this message from our CEO Paul Morrish.  Now is the time for the property industry to take action. YOU can be a part of the solution.  Donate to LandAid: https://lnkd.in/eQUx9M_4

Did you know that in England, Black people are four times more likely to face homelessness? Research from Shelter highlights deep racial inequality in our housing system and the significant barriers in accessing social housing for black communities. At LandAid, we believe everyone deserves a safe, secure place to call home. This #BlackHistoryMonth, we’re shining a light on the systemic challenges that perpetuate homelessness and inequality and on the urgent need for change. Read more: https://lnkd.in/erfMrj-G

This November, I’m running the Florence Marathon in support of LandAid, a charity dedicated to ending youth homelessness across the UK. It’s more than just a race. It’s a chance to make a real difference. I’m lucky. I have a roof over my head. A warm bed. A place to feel safe. I can close my door, switch off the lights, and sleep without fear. But for thousands of young people across the UK, that simple comfort is out of reach. They’re cold. Alone. Anxious. Forgotten. Some are sleeping on buses. Some are sofa-surfing night after night. Some are too scared or ashamed to ask for help. In 2022/23, nearly 136,000 young people reached out to their local council because they had nowhere else to go. And countless more didn’t, hidden from view, struggling in silence. This is heartbreaking. But it’s not hopeless. LandAid is working to change this: funding real, life-changing projects that give young people somewhere safe to sleep, and someone to turn to. Every single penny goes directly to the cause. No waste. Just impact. And it starts with us. It starts with you. If you have a roof over your head, you already have more than many. Let’s use that privilege to make a difference. Together, we can help end youth homelessness and give every young person the chance to feel safe, supported, and seen. Please support this amazing cause by clicking on the link below. Every donation makes a difference. 👇 ⬇️ LandAid

🎶 Ever wanted to feel like the lead singer of a band for a night? Here’s your chance! On behalf of LandAid we are excited to invite you to an upcoming bandeoke (live-band karaoke) night — where you can take the stage and sing your favourite songs with a full band behind you with support from (Harvey) Lyndsay Burns. No experience needed… just bring your energy, your voice (in any key 😉), and your willingness to have fun. Even better, it’s all in support of LandAid 💙 📍 The Woodside, Crown Point Rd, Leeds LS9 8BZ 📅 13th November 2025 ⏰ 6pm – midnight 🎟 Tickets go on sale 13th October 2025 and include a buffet + welcome drink. These will be available on the LandAid website. Don’t miss out on a night of music, raffle, and great company — all for a fantastic cause. #LiveMusic #Networking #CharityEvent #LandAid #Leeds P.S Sponsorship packages available and raffle prizes required, please let us know if you’d like to support by contacting Liberty Redding ([email protected]) or Sarah Gill ([email protected])

The Royal College of Art Ecological Citizen(s) team urgently needs your help in developing a new charitable housing model, "Housing for Good".  Thy are looking for legal professionals who can help them design a toolkit of legal documents that communities and charities across the UK can adopt to gift or secure homes for public good. This includes:   👉 Establishing clear frameworks for donated or gifted housing   👉 Drafting wills, covenants, tenancy agreements and governance tools   👉 Creating accessible, adaptable templates under an open licensing model  If you can help channel philanthropy into long-term, affordable, housing, reach out before October 10.   Find out more https://lnkd.in/dX9FncsZ  Dr Robert (Rob) Phillips Daniel Raven-Ellison Alison Klarfeld Alun Griffith Sophie Thornley